Route

Visit Cape Nosappu and travel 3.7 kilometres to the Kaigara-jima (Signalny Rock) Lighthouse, the Mid-point which is the most Eastern point of the Northern Territories (further east is under the administration of Russia). Also, to the north is the Sea of Okhotsk and to the south are the waters of Pacific Ocean, where it may be possible to observe whales, dolphins, sea otters and sea ice.

Cruise Schedule

Cruise Schedule

Cruises operate from 1 November - 30 April

Departure Schedule

3 times daily

1. Depart 9:00 - return to port 11:00

2. Depart 11:30 - return to port 13:30

3. Depart 14:00 - return to port 16:00

* Reservations are required in advance. Departure times and cruise durations may be altered based on consultation with passengers.
* Operational practices are overseen by the Hokkaido Department of Transportation based on the regulations for the operations of a business for occasional coastal transport of passengers.
* The cruise may be cancelled or the route altered during periods of sea ice.
* All activities are at the discretion of the captain.

Access to the departure point

* Make your own way to the gathering point
Ride the Nemuro Kotsu Bus bound for the Nosappu Line from the bus terminal located in front of the JR Nemuro Station.
Disembark at the Habomai bus stop - about 30mins from the bus terminal. The gathering point is a 5-10 minute walk from the bus stop.